Kings struggle in third period but win in overtime against Senators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings faced a tense situation in their home game on October 30, 2026, nearly squandering a 5-1 lead against the Ottawa Senators. After scoring five unanswered goals in the first two periods, the Kings allowed the Senators to rally and score four consecutive goals in the third, leveling the game at 5-5. Quinton Byfield ultimately saved the Kings, netting the game-winner in overtime for a final score of 6-5. The Kings outshot the Senators 38-22, marking a strong return home after a five-game road trip. They will continue with a seven-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabers on Halloween at 1:00 PM.
- •Kings led 5-1 after two periods but allowed Senators to tie 5-5.
- •Quinton Byfield scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
- •Kings outshot Senators 38-22 during the match.
- •Drew Doughty recorded three assists; Artemi Panarin led with eight goals this season.
- •Kings' home game against the Sabers scheduled for October 31, 2026.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Kings Nearly Blow Four-Goal Lead, But Byfield Saves The Night
"The Los Angeles Kings appeared headed for a comfortable victory before a disastrous third-period collapse erased their four-goal lead, forcing Quinton Byfield to rescue them in overtime.
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